Sound
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String Waves
How does sound travel? What is the difference between compression waves and transverse waves? Learn all about string waves and the science of sound. String Waves VideoLes Paul’s House of Sound
Virtually tour our Les Paul’s House of Sound exhibit to learn how Les Paul used household objects to experiment with sound. Les Paul’s House of Sound Virtual TourDIY Guitar
Experiment with sound and design as you construct a guitar from recycled materials at home! DIY Guitar Activity SheetSpeed of Sound Underwater
Did you know that sound travels four times faster underwater than through the air? Join the aquarists as they explore the science of underwater sound and animal communication. Speed of Sound Underwater VideoCanned Instrument
Milwaukee loves music – Summerfest, 20+ ethnic festivals, concerts in the parks, and street festivals, just to name a few. Celebrate the diversity of music by making a DIY instrument from items found at home. Canned Instrument Activity SheetModel Eardrum
Learn about how sound travels through our ears by making a model eardrum using household materials. Model Eardrum Activity SheetWater Pitch Pipes
An empty bottle can be an instrument! Use bottles and water to explore sound waves, pitch, and frequency. Water Pitch Pipes Activity SheetOnline Oscilloscope
How can you see sound? Explore a free resource that shows what the sounds around you look like. Online Oscilloscope Activity SheetThe owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Skip to contentLet’s Stay in Touch!Join our newsletter for Discovery World news and updates.
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